14: Very Nice Springfield M1 Garand CMP in 30 Cal with 24" Barrel - Man. 1954. The M1 Garand is a .30-06 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War. The M1 became the standard U.S. service rifle in 1936 and General George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised". The rifle is a gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. This U.S. Springfield M1 Garand is dated 1954 and has been inspected by CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program). Each M1 Garand rifle sold by CMP is an authentic U.S. Government rifle that has been inspected, headspaced, repaired if necessary and test fired for function. The rifle is in very good condition. The wood furniture and the metal on the rifle is nice with just a couple dings from use. The throat and the muzzle measure just over 1. Serial #: 4290310. Estimated Value: Low: $1,700 High: $2,000